Planning

Software Value Added Re-seller Services Framework Pin-RFI

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 09:16

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is in the planning stage of creating a national collaborative framework arrangement for software and software-related services, under the procurement title "Software Value Added Re-seller Services Framework Pin-RFI." This procurement, falling under the industry category of software packages and information systems, is intended for the wider Scottish public sector. The framework aims to address the anticipated expiry of the current agreement in April 2027. Informal Requests for Information (RFI) are solicited to guide the commodity strategy, with a closing date for the RFI survey set for midday on 9 July 2026. The planned procurement operates under the Goods main procurement category and is governed by the 2014 EU Directive (2014/24/EU). The initiative will impact regions across the UK, particularly Scotland, opening up considerable business opportunities with a framework valued at £300 million.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software supply, implementation, and support. Enterprises offering commercial off-the-shelf software, helpdesk services, and related support will find this framework particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as third-sector organisations, can leverage this engagement for expanded reach within the public sector market. Companies specialising in software asset management, licencing compliance, and bulk software purchase aggregation stand to gain from this collaboration. Participation in responding to the RFI may also assist businesses in aligning with the Scottish Government's evolving demand, ensuring they remain competitive and well-informed about public sector procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Value Added Re-seller Services Framework Pin-RFI

Notice Description

Scottish Procurement intents to create a national collaborative framework arrangement for use by the wider Scottish public sector for the provision of software and software supporting services. (Full scope to be defined). The new framework if progressed will continue from the existing Software Value Added Re-seller Services Framework Agreement which is due to expire in April 2027. Details in the link below: https://www.gov.scot/publications/software-value-added-reseller-services-framework-sp-21-034/ In order to inform the commodity strategy. Scottish Procurement is seeking views from suppliers and stakeholders via an attached RFI and questionnaire, Link below and within RFI: https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3T3DoMQ7E24nyfHZQdoQOT6E2RC9ulPi7nIj0dtbV5UMFZTNVBHSjE3V1BPWVg5UUFWU0hZREUxTC4u

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Procurement intends to create a national collaborative framework arrangement for use by the wider Scottish public sector for the provision of software and software supporting services. The full scope, structure and lotting arrangements have still to be determined, however the following list provides details on the current services being offered to the Scottish public sector: -Purchase of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software & support services. -Services in support of purchased software - including but not limited to software support, software implementation services and Software as a service (SaaS). -Helpdesk facilities - a 24/7 helpdesk to provide support and advice. - Asset recording of all purchased software - Aggregation of bulk software purchases. -Running of pricing competitions between software options to identify further savings. -Provision of advice with regards to licencing. - Licencing compliance checks. - Maintenance of software licence records, software audit services, data migration services and software asset management. Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the attached Request for Information which includes a link to an Online Questionnaire. Questionnaire also available from the link below: https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3T3DoMQ7E24nyfHZQdoQOT6E2RC9ulPi7nIj0dtbV5UMFZTNVBHSjE3V1BPWVg5UUFWU0hZREUxTC4u The survey closing time and date is midday on 9 July 2026 Additional information: Scottish public sector organisations will be able to join this arrangement at any time: the new framework will not be mandated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b27d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055034-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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